Preparation for Hunting the Undead Complete
[Yo-dle Ranger Vice Captain Kancho has been promoted to Epic rank!]
[Accumulated temporary experience has been applied!]
[Yo-dle Ranger Vice Captain Kancho leveled up!]
[Yo-dle Ranger Vice Captain Kancho leveled up!]
…
[Kancho has reached Level 130!]
[Unique Trait 'Master of Clay Crafting LV1' acquired!]
Can create explosive clay in more diverse sizes and shapes!
Clay sculpting speed increases!
[Unique Skill 'Clay Rides the Wind LV1' acquired!]
The explosive power of clay increases proportionally to its flying speed!
[Unique Skill 'Clay Infusion LV1' acquired!]
Can fill the inside of specific objects with Kancho's clay!
The amount increases as the skill level rises!
[Unique Skill 'Explosive Conversion' upgraded from Beginner to Intermediate!]
Can convert all explosive-type objects into clay!
The amount of clay extracted from targets increases!
"Whoa… wow."
I stared blankly at the messages.
Kancho had already been promoted before I could even introduce the Lego city.
I had forgotten for a moment—
our Yo-dle Ranger Vice Captain Kancho is someone who becomes incredibly happy over even the smallest things.
Still, it wasn't wasted effort.
"Puhehehehehehe!!!"
A manic laugh echoed loudly.
It sounded like it was right next to me, though it was actually far away.
Along with the laughter came a series of massive explosions.
Buildings in the Lego city collapsed one after another.
Kancho was currently spinning in circles in the center of the Lego city, scattering clay everywhere.
"He's like a tiny devil."
"Even the demon of explosions wouldn't be that wild, right?"
Camella and Elia clicked their tongues.
"Refreshing to watch."
Renya smiled in satisfaction.
The two had something in common—they both loved destruction.
While the Lego city burned under Kancho's clay—
Sssssizzle!
A pleasant sound and savory smell came from nearby.
A perfect Maillard reaction.
I walked toward the charcoal grill.
Momo, with her skilled hands, was grilling black dragon Drakan's meat.
I was already excited.
What would dragon meat taste like?
"Hmmm~ hmm."
A humming sound came from somewhere.
Sensing danger, Momo quickly turned her head.
"No!"
Detecting an intruder, Momo threw down the tongs and ran toward the infinite storage entrance.
This scene felt familiar.
Like a beekeeper rushing to protect bees from hornets.
"You're just going to look?"
"Don't lie! You'll take everything again!"
"Hey now, who are you calling a thief? I'll just look… and maybe secretly take one or two things."
That's definitely a thief.
Momo the detective dragged Elia back from the warehouse.
"Owner, keep watch! I need to grill the dragon meat!"
"Don't worry. I'll hold her tight."
I locked arms with Elia so Momo could relax.
We couldn't let such precious dragon meat burn.
"Master," Elia nudged me.
"Ask for the dragon's eyeballs, lungs, liver, and brain. I might be able to make something amazing. She won't give it to me if I ask."
"Really? I'll try convincing her."
"You'll probably be the only one able to eat it. The stronger the creature, the more energy is in its organs. You remember the Imugi, right?"
"…Ugh."
Just remembering it made me grimace.
A taste and pain I never wanted again.
"It'll probably be better this time. You already adapted once. Shame we couldn't get the heart though."
Elia sighed.
The dragon heart had been completely destroyed in battle.
"Let's hunt another one later."
"Of course. Using a dragon heart for alchemy is every alchemist's dream."
"You just made that up, didn't you?"
"…Sharp."
"Anyway, Elia, look at this."
I showed her a quick alchemy creation.
"Oh? That's much faster."
"I've been leveling it up. Just three more levels for Beginner."
"Good job. As expected of my only disciple."
She stood on tiptoe and patted my head.
BOOM!!
The final slingshot shot exploded, completely leveling the Lego city.
Elia muttered,
"Isn't he buried under that?"
"…!?"
Kancho had been in the center.
"Kanchooo!!"
I ran over—
"Phew!"
Kancho walked out of the wreckage, covered in soot.
"I almost got crushed!"
"You should've respawned."
"It was too amazing to miss!"
His eyes sparkled.
"Was it fun?"
"It was fantastic! Best birthday ever!"
I gave him a thumbs up and pulled him along.
The party wasn't over yet.
Time for barbecue.
"That smells amazing! Is it Korean beef?!"
"No. Dragon meat."
"Whaaaaat?!!"
"Best birthday ever!"
We gathered by the grill.
Momo had already finished cooking and serving.
Everyone stared—
Not waiting for Kancho,
but for me to taste first… in case it was dangerous.
I cut the steak.
Juice burst like Kancho's explosions the moment I bit it.
Incredible flavor filled my mouth.
Tender. Juicy. Unreal.
Ding!
[You have consumed Black Dragon meat!]
[Strength, stamina, and durability increased!]
[Magic resistance increased!]
['All Element Resistance S+' upgraded to SS+!]
"…Holy…"
Everyone stared.
No words needed.
Thumbs up.
And then—devouring began.
"This is insane!!"
"Amazing…"
"Chef Momo's steak is—mmph!!"
Even Seira, who ate elegantly, was shocked.
"I've never tasted meat like this."
Everyone kept eating happily.
Kancho shouted,
"One more plate please!!"
"Here! Birthday special portion!"
Stat boosts continued.
I smiled and picked up another fork.
There was plenty of meat.
Time to eat as much as possible.
Later – Seoul Airport
I stretched as I exited.
"How should I get home…?"
"Jinhyuk!"
Cheon Seyon and Jin Yunho approached.
"You look fine, thank goodness."
"We were worried when the rankings didn't update!"
"I should've contacted you."
They showed him holy-element weapons and tower upgrade tickets.
"Five enhancement tickets for floors 71–80."
"Thank you!"
No one normally uses them—
the tower is already hard enough.
But Jinhyuk used them immediately.
Ding!
[Enhancing Tower of Despair Floor 71!]
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